In this episode, Brooke Thomas invites listeners into a powerful moment from the Live Out Loud Elite Mastermind retreat, sharing her own journey of balancing motherhood and business through faith and community. Brooke vulnerably reflects on her early years as a mom and entrepreneur, overcoming criticism and isolation to build a supportive environment for herself and others. She emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with encouragers and faith-filled women, reminding listeners that each season of life calls for different rhythms but that it is possible to thrive in both motherhood and business. With wisdom, personal stories, and encouragement, Brooke challenges the notion that women must choose between family and career, inspiring listeners to embrace their callings, seek community, and celebrate every breakthrough along the way.
💕 00:42 – Retreat Miracles: Reflecting on the transformative breakthroughs and miracles that happen at Live Out Loud retreats.
💕 01:41 – Creating Community: Brooke shares her conviction on why she founded Live Out Loud—to fill the gap of supportive spaces for women in business and faith.
💕 03:00 – Babies & Business: Addressing the recurring question—“How do you do it all?”—and normalizing the presence of both motherhood and entrepreneurship.
💕 04:26 – Dimming Your Light: Brooke recalls the lack of support in her early years and the pressure she felt to hide her professional achievements.
💕 07:30 – The Power of Celebration: The importance of having a community to celebrate wins and why Brooke intentionally built that culture in her Mastermind.
💕 09:39 – Seasons & Support: Encouragement that you can thrive as both mom and businesswoman if you honor your seasons—and the profound impact this example has had on Brooke’s own daughters.
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